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The firestorm that ravaged Sonoma County in October has taken a devastating toll on our community, with 6,800 structures destroyed, 24 deaths, and more than $3 billion in losses. More than 100,000 people were displaced from their homes, and countless numbers of people have lost absolutely everything. While this disaster has been chaotic, the(…)

The Santa Rosa Metro Chamber is partnering with Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit and downtown merchants to boost business during the holidays. This weekend and that of Dec. 2-3, shoppers will get a free one-way ticket on SMART for every $25 they spend. In all, 5,000 passes will be handed out to shoppers at participating businesses.(…)

The deadline to claim Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) for workers who lost wages or became unemployed due to recent fires has been extended to December 18, 2017, from November 16 by the U.S Department of Labor. “This is an important support for the many residents and workers affected by fires in our county,” says Katie(…)

Join our community event “Recovering with Pride: A Holiday Gathering” on December 9, 3 – 6 p.m. to learn more about what we are doing to support a strong, healthy community for LGBTQ people and fire victims. We are hosting a community gathering by LGBTQ youth leaders, in collaboration with Positive Images, at the Fountaingrove(…)

Sonoma County is famed for its spectacular restaurants. Dine out at 90 amazing eateries on Thursday, November 30, and 25 to 50% of your purchase will go directly to Food For Thought’s life-giving medically-tailored meals and nutritional programs. So dine out with us on November 30th—it’ll be the most satisfying meal you’ll have all year!(…)

Today, a 24-hour hotline and rapid response structure will be launched in Sonoma County to help defend undocumented immigrants from the increase of immigration enforcement, ICE raids and other attacks by the Trump administration that are causing fear and anxiety in the immigrant community. This endeavor consists of collaboration from over 50 community groups and(…)

In response to the devastating fires that swept through Northern California this month, the National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA) and its state affiliate, the California Cannabis Industry Association (CCIA), are hosting a cannabis industry fundraiser for community fire relief efforts Nov. 6 in Santa Rosa, Calif. While preparing for the state’s January 1 implementation of(…)

On-going FREE grief counseling: www.RECAMFT.org 3-5 sessions List of therapists who are donating their time November 2 – 6pm Day of the Dead Grief Ritual Santa Rosa Plaza As part of the Day of the Dead event, there will be a special honoring for all of us affected by the recent fires. We have all(…)

Gather for an evening of great wine, food and entertainment as we raise funds to support relief efforts to benefit the local LGBTQ youth and the migrant farmer/undocumented immigrant communities that survived the northern California wildfires. The benefit will feature a three-hour hosted bar with Sonoma & Napa Valley wines & vodka cocktails, appetizers, musical(…)

NEW PLAZA BUILDING GRAND OPENING IN GUERNEVILLE ON NOVEMBER 4TH & 5TH at 10:00 AM 16215 Main Street, Guerneville, CA 95446 A Percentage of Proceeds Benefit the North Bay Fire Relief Fund Guerneville has a new merchant building with a wonderful compliment of offerings for the community and tourists! Owners Keri Y.K. Yhu and(…)